Parents, students, and staff are invited to nominate a Mason City Schools teacher who makes a difference in the lives of children. If there is someone you feel deserves special recognition, please submit a nomination and tell us how that teacher takes his or her students "above and beyond!" Nomination forms must be submitted no later than May 13.

Award recipients will be recognized at a special ceremony in front of their peers at the end of the year staff breakfast, and will receive a $200 grant for their classroom for the 2016-2017 school year. An elementary teacher (grades PK-6) and a secondary teacher (7-12) will each be honored.